When the temperatures are in the 80s and 90s, or worse, you last thing you want to do is cook. Even the idea of firing up the grill becomes less appealing. Plus, hot weather tends to curb the appetite, so steaming piles of food may not be what you're craving in any case. Keep things cool in the kitchen by preparing some easy, low-fat no-cook recipes to see you through the dog days of summer.

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Slash fat and calories by using low-fat yogurt in place of sour cream, cream, and mayonnaise in savory dishes. Use it in and on desserts, and in all kinds of other recipes, too. Fat-free yogurt can also be used in many recipes, especially if you use nonfat Greek yogurt, which is naturally thick and creamy, making it less likely to curdle in cooked dishes.

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